Best Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipes

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SLOW-COOKER LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN



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Lemon and chicken is a flavor combination that truly never goes out of style. In this recipe, lemon juice and zest combine to create a luscious sauce that's simply irresistible as a coating for savory chicken thighs. Prep the ingredients and you can leave the slow cooker to perform its magic. When the cook time is up, serve this slow-cooker lemon chicken over a bed of rice or steamed veggies for a memorable meal you'll turn to time and again.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (2 1/2 to 3 lb total)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel and 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Cooked white rice, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon pepper and the salt. Place half of the chicken thighs skin-side down in skillet; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until skin is golden brown and chicken releases easily from surface. Turn chicken over; cook 2 minutes. Repeat for remaining chicken.
  • Layer chicken thighs, skin-side up, inside slow cooker; sprinkle with garlic. In 2-cup measuring cup, mix chicken broth, lemon peel, lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper; pour over chicken thighs. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender (at least 165°F).
  • Remove chicken to serving platter; cover and keep warm. In small bowl, mix water and cornstarch; beat with whisk into cooking juices in slow cooker. Cover and cook on High heat setting 20 to 30 minutes or until slightly thickened and bubbly around edges. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Serve sauce with chicken and cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND POTATOES



Slow-Cooker Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Green Olives and Potatoes image

Buttery olives, rich chicken, creamy potatoes in a luscious sauce brightened up with lemon and fresh herbs-this isn't just a tasty dinner, this recipe is also a lesson in great slow cooking. We say this because it uses several techniques to maximize flavor, while still delivering on the hands-off convenience that slow cookers promise. Here's what we mean: This recipe starts with browning the chicken on the stove-we know, we know, this doesn't seem very convenient, but bear with us-browning is a chemical reaction that creates flavor, and it can't happen inside a slow cooker, which cooks at too low a temperature for this process to occur. So yes, you have to wash a skillet, but it will pay off in terms of flavor-and the washing is actually made easy because of the deglazing step. But before we get to that, there are the onions. As long as the skillet is dirty, it makes sense to sauté the onions as well. Onions that go into the slow cooker raw can end up undercooked and acrid-tasting, so browning the onions in the chicken fat left behind in your skillet is setting you up for success. Adding some broth, after you've cooked and removed the onions, will allow you to scrape up the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet-and those little bits are cooking gold. Adding the deglazing liquid to the slow cooker means all the complex flavor you've developed through the simple act of browning will infuse the finished dish. And like we said, washing your skillet is a breeze after deglazing because you've already gotten rid of the sticky bits without any scrubbing. With such a flavorful start, your dish only needs low heat and time to cook up into something truly excellent and absolutely impressive.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 lb)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 cup Castelvetrano green olives, unpitted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon of the lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Season chicken with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Arrange chicken thighs, skin-side down, in skillet; cook, turning once, 6 to 7 minutes or until browned.
  • Transfer chicken to slow cooker.
  • Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add onion; cook and stir 4 minutes over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until onions are lightly brown. Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker.
  • Add broth and lemon peel to skillet; heat to boiling over medium heat, scraping up brown bits on bottom of skillet. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Add green olives to slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F) and potatoes are tender.
  • Garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Thigh and 3/4 Cup Vegetables, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN



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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 red potatoes (quartered)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
1 onion (diced)
4 Tablespoons flour
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons olive oil
8 chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • Lightly grease slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.
  • Place the quartered potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour diced tomatoes over the top.
  • Add in baby carrots and sliced onion pieces.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, and olive oil.
  • Rub each chicken piece with the spice mixture and place in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low setting for 6-7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 973 kcal, Fat 63 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 209 mg, Sodium 1302 mg, Carbohydrate 53 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 50 mg

SLOW-COOKER LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND POTATOES



Slow-Cooker Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Green Olives and Potatoes image

Buttery olives, rich chicken, creamy potatoes in a luscious sauce brightened up with lemon and fresh herbs-this isn't just a tasty dinner, this recipe is also a lesson in great slow cooking. We say this because it uses several techniques to maximize flavor, while still delivering on the hands-off convenience that slow cookers promise. Here's what we mean: This recipe starts with browning the chicken on the stove-we know, we know, this doesn't seem very convenient, but bear with us-browning is a chemical

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz c
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 cup Castelvetrano green olives, unpitted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf
Lemon wedges

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SLOW COOKER LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN



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A whole chicken is seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic, and thyme, then slow-cooked to perfection.

Provided by loisln77

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
¼ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 (1-inch thick) slice of lemon
2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towels, and use your fingers to loosen the skin over the breast and thighs.
  • Stir butter and lemon pepper in a small bowl and insert seasoned butter beneath the loosened skin using a teaspoon. Push butter from spoon using the skin. Place lemon slice and garlic cloves into the chicken cavity.
  • Place chicken into a slow cooker. Rub skin with olive oil and sprinkle seasoned salt, thyme, and cracked black pepper over the bird.
  • Cook on High for 3 hours; reduce heat to Low and cook until chicken is very tender and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 2 to 3 more hours. If desired, cook bird on Low setting 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 151.7 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 773.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SLOW-COOKER LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN



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this is very tasty, and the sauce makes an amazing gravy for mashed potatoes

Provided by Melinda Stern

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-3 lb cut-up chicken, with bones
1 bottle lemon pepper marinade
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
dash(es) salt and pepper
dash(es) lemon pepper
1 box instant mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken in slow cooker and season
  • 2. Pour the marinade and 1/2 the bottle of water, plus can of soup and a whole can of water over the chicken.
  • 3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours (if the chicken was defrosted) or Low for 8 hours if the chicken was frozen
  • 4. when the chicken is done, remove and use the leftover liquid to make gravy. serve over potatoes

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